Family Daycare School Age (5+)

Little Hearts Vermillion #16

7038 Sunset Blvd, Elkton, SD 57026

109
Capacity
0 months - 5 years
Age range
1:5
State infant ratio
$840/mo
South Dakota avg infant

About Little Hearts Vermillion #16

Little Hearts Vermillion #16 is a family daycare located in Elkton, South Dakota (57026). Licensing and inspection records are maintained by the South Dakota DSS — Child Care Services. Licensed capacity is 109 children.

Cost & subsidies in South Dakota

Statewide averages: $840/month infant, $660/month preschool. Most South Dakota families qualify for assistance through South Dakota CCAP (intake: (800) 227-3020).

Federal options stack on top: Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit (20-35% of up to $6,000), and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap). Verify which assistance programs this provider accepts directly with the center.

Before you enroll

A few quick checks every parent should do before signing a child-care contract — applies to Little Hearts Vermillion #16 and any other licensed provider:

  • Verify the license is current in the state database (link above) — not expired or under restriction.
  • Tour during operating hours. Observe child-staff interactions in your child's age room.
  • Ask the actual ratio in that room (not center-wide average).
  • Ask about staff turnover in the last 12 months. Under 30% is healthy.
  • Read the parent handbook and contract before signing. Pay attention to illness policy, late-pickup fees, holiday closures, withdrawal terms.
  • Confirm which subsidies and FSA/CDCTC documentation the provider supports.
Full 30-point tour checklist

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